Be The Change Talent Show – Auburn Hip Hop Congress
Be the Change Talent Show Application
DATE: October 25, 2024
TIME: 6pm-9pm
LOCATION: General Gomez Arts & Event Center, 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA
Be the Change Talent Show is a chance for young adults to share their ideas and impressions of the world around them in artistic and expressive ways. To qualify you must be between the ages of 17-25 and live in Placer or Nevada County.
Submission Piece Focus: The focus for this year’s entries should be an expression of your views on how you/we can Be the Change in the betterment of our planet and/or community. For example: large global issues such as climate crisis, safety in schools, gender equality or local issues or concerns in which you/we can make a difference would be appropriate.
Three categories for this year’s presentation are
Spoken Word, Music, Songs & Poetry —- Include a description of your piece, whether it is spoken word or music, and the genre. We welcome original pieces but song covers will be accepted. Please time yourself and stay within 3-5 minute for your performance. Music choices and lyrics may be previewed by coordinators.
Dance, Dramatic Presentations —- Include a description of your piece and how it relates to the topic of “Being the Change”. Please time yourself and stay within 3-5 minute for your performance. Music choices may be previewed by coordinators.
Visual and Fine Arts —- Include a description of your artwork and how it relates to the topic of “Being the Change”. Please plan a 2-3 minute presentation to introduce your piece.
Cash Awards
There will be a panel of judges and a Grand Prize winner will get $500, second place will get $200, runner up will get $100.